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A close-up of golden brown cowboy cookies with chocolate chips and nuts, arranged on a rustic wooden platter, with a few cookies stacked and some broken to show melting chocolate, styled casually with a soft focus background and natural light.

Irresistible Cowboy Cookies

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A rich and hearty cookie with chocolate chunks, chopped nuts, and caramel swirls, baked to golden perfection. These cowboy cookies are the ideal treat for sharing or gifting, featuring a chewy texture and irresistible flavor combo.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, mixing well.
  4. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; gradually add to wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
  6. Scoop dough onto baking sheets and flatten slightly.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  8. Cool on wire racks before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute nuts with dried fruits for a variation.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 70 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg